One of Ghana’s finest Music producers, David Kojo Kyei, popularly known as Kaywa, has said that God does not hate hiplife and highlife music because it is not demonic.

The man who has been conferred with a Doctor of Divinity certificate from the United Apostolic Theology Seminary has thrown a challenge to anybody who says secular music is demonic to prove what is demonic about it.

Speaking to Attractive Mustapha about why some secular musicians fail when they are born again and venture into the gospel ministry, Kaywa is of the opinion that they get it wrong that is why they fail.

Explaining further, he said that to be born again, one is not only called into the church and that is what most people get wrong.

“If God calls you, He calls you into the world, he calls you to go and bring people into Christ, he calls you to go and disciple people for Christ; They are normally not called into the church and if they understand it as such, they won’t fail.”

He emphasised that there is nothing wrong with working as a musician and serving God. Kaywa said he as a servant of God and still a producer and nothing has changed in his professional work.

” I still produce music even though I am a pastor now, anyone who asks me to stop producing hiplife or highlife music, I will fight the person “, Kaywa added.

He concluded that If the secular music is demonic as being portrayed by a section of the people, pastors would not play it during their parties and weddings.

The music producer also stated that there are many biblical verses that elaborate the essence of love and urged musicians to use those lines in signing since love songs promote good marriages.

Two Of Africa’s Finest Christian Hiphop Artists, KobbySalm & Kingzkid write history with their uncommon ep project as the first ever Christian/Gospel artists in Ghana to work on a joint project. Reasons best known to gospel artists in Ghana this kind of collaboration is very uncommon therefore their announcement surprised most people.

The Uncommon Ep which was released on the 20th March,2019 and inspired by the versse 1 Peter Chapter 2:9 has three unique songs titled Overdose, Assurance and Sing Your Praise Produced By three (3) of Ghana’s finest Producers Mikemillz, JumpOff And Vacs respectively.

The Much Anticipated Ep Has The Official Video Of Overdose Directed By Kemist Gold Out On Youtube And The Whole Ep On All Digital Platforms.
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Gospel Music Minister, Eugene Zuta set to release his first single in 2019 titled “Faithful God” on Friday, 22nd March. The song which comes as first of his last released in 2018 was recorded by KODA at Koded Studios.

Having released a number of hits songs, the gospel singer has more than 200 thousand views with few videos released on his Youtube Channel.

According to Eugene Zuta, he had an inspiration for “Faithful God” on stage in Kumasi a year ago, he decided to link up with his Producer “KODA” and decided to put the song into production.

He also said, “It is his prayer this song will come out and be a blessing to the sons of God and receives testimonies in their Lives”.

Just to mention a few, Eugene Zuta has many hit songs including Nkunim (Victory) Ye bo Som wo, Yesu Kristo, Oga, Fa Me Ye, It is Well, I give It all to You, Akpe, Sewo and Adoration.

Gospel Musician Joyce Blessing has stated, she will forever remain positive as a child of God and has no time to make sorrowful songs when God has blessed her beyond measures.

According to the ‘’Boot for Boot’’ hitmaker during the interview with Dave hammer on Hello Entertainment Review on Saturday, March 9, her journey in the gospel industry so far has been wonderful as she always put up powerful songs to glorify the lord despite the criticism which comes her way.

She further explained that her husband ‘’Dave Joy’’ started the journey with her since day one and she feels it is advisable, comfortable and very peaceful for female gospel musicians to be managed by their husbands if possible.

Also, her husband doesn’t treat her like his wife when it come to serious business because; he doesn’t tolerate lazy behaviors towards the achievement of their goals and as such, they achieve their goals set as a team in the industry.

Joyce Blessing ended by stressing that she will never stop wearing trousers and sneakers because she works with a lot of energy on stage and is comfortable moving around in such outfits.

Ghanaian gospel musician, Diana Hopeson has said music is a therapy which should meet the needs of people.

Speaking on the Christian Entertainment Review Show [CER] hosted by Belinda Akosua Biamah Asiamah on GN TV, she encouraged fellow women to live up to expectation by making a significant impact at areas they have been called to serve.

Commenting on the topic: Women in Gospel Ministry, The former MUSIGA President urged women in the Arts industry to focus on other professions since the economy is not viable enough to survive on one career.

“It’s important to know the area God has called you. Are you called to the hospital? Are you called to the prisons? Are you called for Women’s Group or Are you called for the nursing mothers?. Find an area so that you can have that fulfillment.

“There is someone who loves to be around the nursing mothers or be a doctor. If you know you have that mix the two as you heal them, sing to them because there is therapy in music.

“What I’m trying to say is that because of the economic situation of the profession, if you have to do other jobs and balance, do it and let it flow naturally.”

According to her, being a musician is relatively not about putting singles together to make an album.

She stated that one can exhibit her music prowess in other fields of their endeavours ministering to the people around them.

Hopeson further advised that the art of music is divine and effective. It is the food of the soul and spirit.

Adding that through the power and charm of music, the spirit of man is uplifted so one need not to impress with the talent they have.

“You don’t necessarily need to have an album before you would be a musician. Let the music meet the need of the people around you, where you are. Some people got their contract on the field when they were just doing what they love doing best so you don’t have to force, rush and try to impress. Just let your gift be seen where it’s needed, that is the essence of it.” Diana Hopeson said on the CER Show on GN TV

Mrs. Diana Hopeson is a Missionary, Recording and Performing Artist with nine (9) albums. She has travelled extensively as a Minstrel and an Itinerant Minister of Music and a Conference Speaker.

She is a Board Member of the Ghana Music Rights Owners Society of Ghana (GHAMRO) and has been instrumental in making policies for the creative industry especially Music and have served on other National Boards and Committees including the National Theatre, Copyright Owners Society of Ghana (COSGA) which is now GHAMRO, The Vodafone Ghana music Awards (VGMA) and the National Intellectual Property Policy Committee.

Ghanaian gospel maestro, Joe Mettle, has descended on the government for not paying attention to the creative arts industry.

Speaking in an interview with AJ Sarpong on Citi TV’s ‘Hall of Fame,’ he noted unlike other countries, the Ghanaian government takes from the creatives but does nothing for them in return.

He cited a recent attempt by the Ghana Revenue Authority on taxing the works of all creative artists.

“Countries that take taxes from the industry invest back into the industry. So if you are not investing in the industry and you are taking from the industry, you are killing it,” he noted.

“What investment would you say the government has made to the creative arts. Tell me. Give me one or two,” he added.

He also said that in South Africa there are halls that are built by the state where people who belong to their music association hold events in the halls on fairly good rates. He said in an industry like that, it is not painful to pay taxes.

He demonstrated the high fares event organisers pay to auditoriums for their shows and the high taxes they pay to the government while hosting such concerts.

This is not the first time government has been criticised for not helping the creative sector.

Most stakeholders of the arts have been on the neck of government for failing to fulfil its promise of building 9 large seating theatres, setting a creative arts fund, copyright court, among others.

he 2017 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Artiste of the Year is currently out with his new single titled ‘Me Hia Wo Yesu.’

Award-winning gospel musician, Mercy Twum-Ampofo, popularly known as Ohemaa Mercy has urged Christians out there to desist from putting all their eggs in one basket because it is a move that can be very dangerous at the end.

She gave this important advice when she was sharing the sad story of how she almost died some years ago because of the ‘wickedness’ of one man of God. Speaking on Agyenkwa FM’s entertainment review show, Ohemaa Mercy told B Ice that a pastor they ministered at his church told her that he was going to use the money, which could save her life after she had some complication with her pregnancy, to purchase a television for his children.

The ‘Aseda’ hitmaker revealed that surprisingly enough throughout her nine-month pregnancy she was always on her feet at the church of this man of God ministering songs to the delight of everyone in the church but still he didn’t have pity on her.

In all of this, Ohemaa Mercy’s simple message is that Christians should not be too dependent on people because if pastors can fail, then anybody can fail them.

Mercy Twum-Ampofo currently promoting her latest and powerful album ‘My Set Time, her seventh studio album.

The album has songs like: “Onim Me (God knows Me), Testify, Anoyie (The Answer), Favour, Onyame Beye (God Will Do It), and a few others and it features sensational musicians and award-winning sound engineers, Nacee and Morris Baby Face.

Ghanaian gospel singer and songwriter, Joseph Oscar Mettle better known by his stage name Joe Mettle, has revealed that his move from being a bachelor to a married man will be a surprise.

Making reference to how he surprisingly sets date for his album unveiling, the manager of Reverb Studios told the host of Christian Entertainment Review Show on GN TV, Nii Noi that he will do same when he is about to tie the knot.

“I’ll marry very very soon. My marriage announcement will be like my album launch. It will definitely happen.”Joe Mettle said

There have been several talks about the love life of the VGMA 2017 artiste of the year.

Joe although a marketer by profession, is a worshipper by calling. He is the first gospel musician to win VGMAArtiste of the year in 2017.

Senior Pastor of Praying Family Chapel, Rev P.K Boadi in an interview with Foster Romanus on e.TV Ghana’s Late Nite Celebrity Show has slammed Christians who don’t pay tithe.

Christians of different denominations have spoken on whether it is compulsory or not to pay tithe.

According to Rev P.K, it is mandatory for Christians to pay their tithes because it is “a commandment of the Lord”.

“I am shocked that a Christian will debate on paying tithes; it is something you have to do or bring; it is a command. You go to church, the pastor officiates your wedding, when you have an issue you call your pastor to help” he stated.

“Someone told me in London that she/he prefers to give tithe to the needy. If you are in trouble will you call the needy to help you? I take tithe in my church. If you don’t give tithe, you are an armed robber. It is in the book of Malachi that you are stealing from God”, he added.

Rev P.K Boadi is also an International Gospel Musician and a songwriter.